Declining since 1998, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Najah since 1969
Babies named Najah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 103 |
| 1980s | 240 |
| 1990s | 668 |
| 2000s | 551 |
| 2010s | 195 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Najah, an Arabic name meaning 'success', has a quiet presence in the United States. First recorded in 1969, it never broke into the top 1,000 names. Its peak popularity occurred in 1999, though even then it was extremely rare. Since 1998, usage has been falling gradually. In 2025, the name ranked 11,932, with an estimated 1 in 229,610 newborn girls receiving it. Najah's appeal lies in its positive meaning and cultural resonance for families of Arab heritage or those seeking a distinctive, meaningful name.
Najah derives from the Arabic root n-j-ḥ, conveying the concept of success, victory, or achieving one's goal. It is used as a given name across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, often reflecting parental aspirations for their child's prosperous future. The name has seen some adoption in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, though it remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Naja, Jaja
Sibling names for Najah
Names that share Najah's style, for a brother or sister.
